Roof flashing.



No. 885,818. PATBNTED APR. 21, 1908.

L. H. BULLARD.

ROOF FLASHING.

A PLICATION FILED SEPT. 9.1907.

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BUL IL A R1), Kalamazoo, Mic-11., assignm' to Oscar Gumbinsky, Kalamazoo, Mich.

File-(1 Sept. 9, 1907. Serial No. 392,023. T 0' all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, LEWIS H. BULLARD, a citizen of the United States, residing in the city and county of Kalamazoo, State of Michigan, have invented certain new and SPECIFICATIONS OF PATENTS-APRIL 21, 1908.

useful Improvements in Roof-Flashings, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in roof flashings.

The main objects of this invention are, first, to provide an improved roof flashing which may be adjusted for use on flat roofs or on roofs of varying pitch. Second, to provide an improved adjustable roof flashing which may be very readily adjusted to the particular position required on the roof, on which it is desired to be used.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in' the following specification. s

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly-illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which,

Figure 1 is a detail view of my improved roof flashing shown in vertical section applied to a roof. Fig. 2 is a vertical section through my improved roof flashing before the same is applied to a roof, it being adjusted to a different position from that shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a side elevation of my improved roof flashing adjusted to a vertical pi e on a flat roof.

n the drawing, similar numerals of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawing, 1 represents a roof board having a hole therethrough to receive the pipe 17, which, in the accompanying drawing, is illustrated as a vent 1pc.

My improved flashing consists of t e base plate 3, the upper edge of which when applied to a shingled roof is adapted to be inserted under the shingles, as 2, the lower edge being lapped upon the same, as clearly appears in Fig. 1. The base or roof plate is provided with an upwardly-projecting flange 4 about the openings therein, the flange being secured to the late by a double seam, as 5. This flange and base plate might be formed integral, but I prefer to form the same in two parts, as the metal is somewhat weakened in flanging the same u from the base. The flange is provided wit an annular peripheral groove 6, adapted to receive the bead-like annular rib 8 formed in the base segment 7. The base segment 7 is adapted to embrace the flange 4 and is turned outwardly at its lower edge, as at 9.

The base segment is spherical and is provided with an inwardly-projecting flange 10 about its u per edge. The cap section 11 is also in the orm of a spherical segment, and is adapted to fit upon the base segment, it bethe base segment may be adjusted to any desired position on the base plate, and the cap section may be adjusted to any desired position on the base segment. After adjusting the cap segment upon the base, it may be clamped in position, if desired, by means of the clip bolts 14. The cap segment is provided with an upwardly-projecting flange 12 at its upper end adapted to receive the pack ing ring 16. The packing ring is preferably formed of lead, or other suitable packing material, so that it may be calked up about the pipe, as 17, after the flashing has been adjusted. This calking up of the packing ring forces the parts together, so that the joints between them are tightened.

My improved roof flashing is readily adj usted to flat roofs, or roofs of varying )itches and may be very quickly applied. .t is a very desirable construction in that it is economical and effective for the purpose and is completely and readily adjusted and may be applied by an unskilled workman.

I have illustrated and described my improvements in detail in the form preferred by me on account of its structural simplicity and economy. I am, however, aware that it is capable of being considerably varied in structural details without departing from my invention.

It will be noted that no soldered joints are necessary in the structure as I have here produced it, the parts being flanged and seamed together in such a way that no soldered joints are necessary.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a roof flashing, the combination with a base plate having a pipe opening therethrough, of an upwardly-projecting annular flange about said opening, said flange having a peripheral groove therein; a spherical base segment arranged upon said flange and having an inwardly-projecting annular bead adapted to engage the said groove therein, whereby said base segment is adjustably secured thereon, said base segment having an inwardly-projecting flange at its upper edge, the lower edge of said base segment being turned outwardly and resting upon said base plate; a spherical cap segment arranged upon said base segment, said cap segment having a pipe openmg therethrough provided with an upwardly-projectin flange; clips secured to said cap segment a apted to engage said flange on said base segment; and a packing SPECIFICATIONS OF PATENTSAPR1L 21, 1908.

ring arranged on said flange of said cap segment.

2. In a roof flashing, the combination with a base plate having a pipe opening'there through, of an upwardly-projecting annular flange about said opening, said flange having a peripheral groove therein; a spherical base segment arranged upon said flange and having an inwardly-projecting annular bead adapted to engage the said groove therein, whereby-said base segment is adjustably secured thereon, said base segment having an inwardlyprojecting flange at its upper edge,

the lower edge of said base segment being turned outwardly and resting upon said base plate; a spherical cap segment arranged upon said base segment said cap segment having a pipe opening therethrough; and clips secured to said cap segment adapted to engage said flange on said base segment.

3. In a roof flashing, the combination with a base plate having a pipe opening therethrough, of an upwardly-projecting annular flange about said opening; a spherical base segment adjustably arranged upon said flange, said base segment having an inwardlyprojecting flange at its upper edge; a spherical cap segment arranged upon said base segment, said cap segment having a pipe opening therethrough provided with an up wardlyprojecting flange; clips secured to said cap segment adapted to engage said flange on said base segment; and a packing ring arranged on said flange of said cap segment.

4. In a roof flashing, the combination with a base plate having a pipe opening therethrough, of an upwardly-projecting annular flange about said opening; a spherical base segment adjustably arranged upon said flange, said base segment having an inwardlyprojecting flange at its upper edge a spherical cap segment arranged upon said base segment, said cap segment having a pipe opening therethrough; and clips secured to said cap segment adapted to engage said flange on said base segment.

5. In a roof flashing, the combination witl: a base plate having a pipe opening therethrough, of an upwardly-projecting annula] flange about said opening; a spherical base segment arranged upon said flange, said base segment having an inwardly-projecting flange at its upper edge; a spherical cap segment arranged upon said base segment, saic cap segment having a pipe opening therethrough provided with an upwardly-pro jecting flange; clips secured to said cap seg ment adapted to engage said flange on sai base segment; and a packing ring arrangei on said flange on said cap segment.

6. In a roof flashing, the combination wit] a base plate having a pipe opening there through, of an upwardly-projecting annula flange about said opening; a spherical bas segment arranged upon said flange, said base segment having an inwardlyprojecting flange at its upper edge; a spherical cap segment arranged upon said base segment, said cap segment having a pipe opening therethrough; andclips secured to said cap segment adapted to engage said flange on said base segment.

7. In a roof flashing, the combination with a base plate, of a spherical base segment secured upon said base plate; a spherical cap segment arranged upon said base segment, said cap segment having a pipe opening therethrough provided with an upwardlyprojecting flange; clips secured to said cap segment adapted to engage said flange on said base segment whereby said cap segment is rotatably secured thereto; and a packing ring arranged on said flange of said .cap segment.

8. In a roof flashing, the combination with a base plate, of a spherical base segment secured upon said base plate; a spherical cap segment arranged upon said base segment, said cap segment having a pipe opening therethrough; and clips secured to said cap segment adapted to engage said flange on said base segment whereby said cap segment is rotatably secured thereto.

9. In a roof flashing, the combination with a base plate, of a spherical base segment rotatably secured upon said base plate; and a spherical cap segment rotatably arranged upon said base segment. having a pipe opening therethrough.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

LEWIS H. BULLARD.

itnesses LUELLA G. GREENFIELD, ADELAIDE T. ADAMS. 

